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Jo Ann Fujimoto of Hilo, HI passed away on December 4, 2021 in Hilo at the age of 74. Mrs. Fujimoto was born May 16, 1947 in Kohala Hawaii and was married to Walter Fujimoto in Hawaii on August 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waichi...

Davelyn “Blu” Leinette Bufil, 66, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Pohai Malama. She was born in Hilo, HI. She was the Ground Supervisor for the Dept. of Transportation – Hilo Airport and a volunteer for RSVP. A drive-thru visitation will take place on Saturday, February...

Emilio “Sal” Salinas, Jr., 81, of Keaau, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Villaldama, Mexico. He was a retired SR Analyst for Beckman Instruments. Private services. He is survived by spouse, Elsie Roma Salinas of Keaau, HI; 4 sons, Peter (Kelli)...

Dennis Michael Silva, 70, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2021 at the Pohai Malama. He was born in Hilo. He was a retired Recreation Manager for the Hawaii County Parks & Recreation Division. He is survived by spouse, Kelly Silva of Hilo, HI; daughter, Stacie (Sega) Ohmine of CA;...

Stacey “Braddah Black” Aiona Aka, 61, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo, HI. Private services. He is survived by daughter, Staceylynn Aiona Aka of Hilo, HI; 3 sons, Toby (Noe) Moses of Hilo, HI, Bryson (Kevi-Ann) Aiona Aka of Hilo,...

Russell Akira Morinaga, 73, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Hilo, HI. He was a retired accountant for Hilo Medical Center. No services. No flowers and no koden. He is survived by mother, Yoshiko Morinaga of Hilo, HI; sister, Gail...

Harold “Hal” Schwartz, 74, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, IL. He was a Prosecutor for Hawaii County, volunteer for Hospice of Hilo, volunteer for FEMA during the lava flow, advanced practitioner of yoga, board member of the...

Velda “Maile” Yamanaka, 71, died at home Nov 18, 2021. Born in Hilo, BA in Liberal Studies/Hawaiiana classically trained in Hawaiian chant and dance under Auntie Maiki Aiu Lake of Halau Hula O Maiki, Master of Oriental Medicine and Taoist Acupuncture, substitute resource teacher in Hawaiian...

Jayme “Noa” Kainoa Yoshio Yamamoto, 53, of Hawi, HI, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 at the North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu, HI. Private services will be held. He is survived by 2 daughters, Jazminn Yamamoto of Mililani, HI and Marley Yamamoto of Hawi, HI; 2 sons,...

Alan Joe Wood, 73, of Kealakekua, HI, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at the Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the US Army. No services. He is survived by son, David (Nani) Wood of Lahaina, HI; daughter, Nina Tasker of OR; mother, Merle...

John Allen Telisman Jr., 61, of Hawaiian Acres, began his spiritual journey on November 8, 2021 under the loving care of his “sweetheart”, Anne Park with the assistance of Pohai Malama Hospice Care in Hilo. John was born on December 24, 1959 in Euclid, Ohio. A carpenter by trade, John dedicated...

Danitta “Nitta” Ann Montgomery, 63, of Hilo, HI, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu, HI. No services. She is survived by spouse, Jimmie Montgomery, Jr. of Hilo, HI; sister, Salina (Keane) Iranon of Volcano, HI; 4 brothers, Robert...